HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
贱 — cheap
- Reading
- jiàn
- Meaning
- cheap; lowly
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
贱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jiàn and it means cheap; lowly. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
贱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 贱 (cheap, inexpensive; lowly).
Chinese words containing 贱
Frequently asked questions
What does 贱 mean in Chinese?
贱 means cheap; lowly in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 贱 read?
贱 is read jiàn. Reading it inside real words — 贱 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 贱 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 贱 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 贱 in a word?
A common word containing 贱 is 贱 (jiàn) — "cheap, inexpensive; lowly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 贱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 贱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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